§ Mr. Frank Fieldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the number of families drawing child benefit and the percentage of these paying tax.
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§ Mr. John MooreIn September 1983, 7.1 million families were receiving child benefit of whom it is estimated that approximately 85 per cent. would be liable to income tax.
§ Mr. Frank Fieldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much revenue would be raised if child benefit was brought into tax for higher rate taxpayers.
§ Mr. John MooreAbout £100 million in a full year at 1983–84 levels of income and tax.